Sad TARANTULA

[Kuuvang]

Ever since spring semester of college got done, and getting advice on which species of tarantula to get as a beginner.

Recently came cross this very sad Avicularia avicularia that sits at petsmart. Literally I was surprise it was alive for such a long time. From the mid of April all the way until now. Pretty sure it would have die. Sadly, its abdomen is growing smaller each week goes by.Enclosures obviously sucks, since arboreal like a taller enclosure.

I was wondering if Avicularia avicularia is okay for a beginner? I am currently doing research on arboreals for this little spider. Atm I'm just waiting for reptile expo to go buy a terrestrial tarantula, which I prefer.

 

[Arachnoclown]

Yes they are great for a beginner. Sounds is like you already would give her a better life. Go get her..

 

[ilovebrachys]

If it were me i would go and save that sad tarantula before its too late-avics are a beautiful species to keep

 

[Arachnoclown]

Basically keep them the same as most terrestrial tarantulas...dry substrate with a weekly overflowed water dish. Tall enclosure with top and cross ventilation. You can use plants sticks, cork bark slabs , or tubes.

 

[Phil]

I see petsmart come up a lot from our US friends with Ts being housed incorrectly. A fundamental issue with their staff/informatuon/general care by the looks of it and something that runs through the whole company ethos (in a bad way). Such a shame. I hope there is a happy ending.

 

[menavodi]

Yes, @Kuuvang did you rescue the little one?

 

[Kuuvang]

Yes, @Kuuvang did you rescue the little one?

I had to order some roaches and some other stuff to set up its new home first

 

[menavodi]

I had to order some roaches and some other stuff to set up its new home first

Cool!

 

[Whitelightning777]

The biggest no no with avics is excess humidity. Use an elevated waterdish & a very well ventilated cage & I don't think you'll have any issues.

Minimize handling especially since they can jump & squirt you with poo.

This is how I did my C versicolor cage. I don't own a pink toe (full disclosure) but the requirements are basically identical.

An ExoTerra nano tall enclosure is pictured.

A purpurea is on my bucket list.

 

[MassExodus]

I dont miss the mess, but I miss avics. I miss having a sp. that will gladly crawl out onto your hand every time you open their enclosure. Theres something to be said for those fuzzy overgrown house spiders.

 

[Whitelightning777]

My C versicolor (a former avic) has stopped trying to get onto my hand lately. He seems to be just a tad bit more defensive, but also is far less shy and hangs out in plain sight on the side of the enclosure in his web.

Basically I just drop food in from the top, a nice advantage with this cage which opens both from the top and the side.